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RV55 VBM

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

159,101 mi
Last recorded159,101 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 VBM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 159,101 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 159,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Damage exceeds 40mm outside of zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 154,701 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 151,445 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 148,646 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 148,646 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nsr tyre has cut in sidewall showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 144,827 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Osf upper ball joint on drop link starting to crack (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear no plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 140,958 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner brake pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 140,958 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working fog lamp inop (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner brake pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 132,785 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 132,680 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 128,496 miles

Front wiper blades judder

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre low on pressure

Pass 11 Jan 2017 123,425 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 119,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from engine area

Fail 21 Jan 2016 119,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 18 Dec 2014 111,689 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 102,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 94,658 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 85,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 75,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 62,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s and n/s wipers deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2008 48,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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RV55 VBM is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 91,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV55 VBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RV55 VBM registered?

RV55 VBM is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is RV55 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 VBM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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